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Oldham is a small city in Kingsbury County, South Dakota, United States, located in the eastern part of the state, about 150 kilometers from the state capital, Pierre, and near the larger city of Watertown. Founded in the late 19th century, the city was named after an early settler or a railroad development related name, and has a small population of about 100 as of the most recent data, which is typical of a Midwestern rural community in the United States.
Oldham's economy is primarily agricultural, with corn and soybeans widely grown in the surrounding area, along with livestock. The city's infrastructure is simple, including basic public services and a few local businesses, and the pace of life is slow, reflecting the quiet character of rural communities in the United States. Transportation relies on the state highway network to connect to nearby towns and cities, and the education system often shares resources with neighboring school districts.
The city's climate is continental with four distinct seasons, with cold, snowy winters and warm summers. Although it lacks notable tourist attractions, its natural environment and traditional agricultural landscape attract a small number of visitors to experience the Midwest. Overall, Oldham represents the typical lifestyle of a small South Dakota town, emphasizing close-knit communities and traditional values.
Hexian is a county under the jurisdiction of Maanshan City, Anhui Province, People's Republic of China, located on the north bank of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, adjacent to Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. The region has a long history and is one of the important birthplaces of Chinese civilization, boasting a history of over 2,200 years of countyhood. With agriculture, manufacturing and tourism as its leading economic industries, Hexian is rich in rice, rape and vegetables, and is also known as the "Hometown of Chinese Vegetables".
Hexian County is rich in cultural heritage, such as the Bawang Ancestral Temple, Tianmen Mountain, Jigong Mountain and other historical attractions, as well as the ancient ape-man ruins, which prove that it was once an area of early human activities. Liu Yuxi's former residence, the "ugly room", is also located here, highlighting its cultural heritage. Relying on the golden waterway of the Yangtze River and its proximity to Nanjing, the county is actively developing eco-tourism and red tourism projects.
As an important part of the Wanjiang City Belt, Hexian County has convenient transportation, with several highways and railroads running through the county. In recent years, it has focused on the development of green food processing, machinery manufacturing and other industries, and has maintained steady economic growth. Its unique geographic location makes Hexian a key node connecting the economic corridors of Anhui and Jiangsu, with significant development potential.